Osram Opto Semiconductors has added a very effective and low power consuming sensor to its portfolio of proximity and ambient light sensors. The company says that the compact SFH 7776 sensor registers the ambient brightness even behind dark smartphone covers and prevents unintentional responses from the touch screen during telephone …
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Foxconn Electronics to Invest US$3 Billion in LCD Monitor, DSC, and LED Production Facility
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) of China is expected to invest US$3 billion into LCD monitor, digital still camera (DSC), and LED production facility. The facility will be constructed on more than 10,000 acres in Wuhan, Hubei Provence, China, according to an article in Digitimes and China Finance Information. …
Osram Introduces Light Sensor With “Human Eye” Sensitivity
Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced an ambient light sensor for mobile phone applications. Osram says it imitates the sensitivity curve of the “human eye” and therefore allows a more precise adjustment of brightness range for mobile handset lighting. Other applications include control of lighting in autos, cockpit, and in headlights. …
